Avebury henge and stone circles

The National Heritage List for England records Avebury henge and stone circles as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Avebury henge and stone circles date to the Neolithic period, around 2600–2500 BCE, and are among the largest and best-preserved prehistoric stone arrangements in Europe. The site is thought to have had ceremonial or ritual significance, possibly linked to astronomical observations or communal gatherings.